Six-year-old Claire Bennett loves to dance.
"When I do ballet it is really really beautiful and it helps me be graceful and point my toes."
Claire isn't your typical young ballerina. She suffers from Asperger's Syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism, as well as a sensory disorder. Along with a half-dozen other girls with disabilities, Claire is learning how to strengthen her body through dance moves.
"They enjoy practicing jumping, and standing on one leg and working on coordination - tapping their feet without really knowing that they are doing that."
The girls are getting more than just a workout. Claire's mother has noticed a big difference since her daughter started taking dance a year ago.
"That confidence in their bodies gives them confidence in their social interactions."
Conficence that goes a long way, even if Claire doesn't know all the steps.
"My friends and my teachers help me do the steps of the dance."
Dancing for therapy, dancing for fun.
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